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Getting into the college that's right for you

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    by James Spruce

    Senior year of high school is an exhilarating time. New privileges arise and seniority is second nature. However, the final chapter in grade school isn't just fun and games. Enormous stress is caused from the responsibilit...read more

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    by Joan Inong

    So, you're ready to head off to college. Other than getting into college, the other problem is, you don't know which one you want to go to, and whether that college is going to be right or wrong for you. However, your ...read more

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    by Judy Zabriskie

    There are many colleges and universities to choose from and so little time to make the right decision or so it seems! There appears to be a master list which is sold to every college and university known to man, presumabl...read more

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    by star gazer

    College is the risky part in an student's education, because in college, anything can happen, any impossible can happen, you will discover new things, meet new friends, and tackle new type of teachings and new faces of pro...read more

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    by B. B. James

    The important thing to realize is that there are many, many colleges that are "right" for you. Even though each college has its unique attributes, there is tremendous similarities in types of college, and you can find doze...read more

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    by Anonomous User1

    Many people are unaware of some easy ways to greatly improve your chances of getting into the college of your choice. Some schools offer scholarships for people with particular achievements or abilities, while other school...read more

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    by Andrew Rudder

    Methodist. Baptist. Church of Christ. If you are looking at private colleges, would seeing any of these names on the application make you wince, curse, or simple toss aside the admissions packet? Many potential college stu...read more

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    by Juliane Elliott

    Getting into college nowadays has become an extraordinary feat. Twenty-plus years ago when I was applying to colleges acceptance was nowhere near as difficult as it is today. First of all, you have to take Advanced Plac...read more

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    by Blind Ambition

    College admissions are getting more and more competitive every year as the business world expects to employ people with degrees and higher numbers of students are attending some form of higher education every year. Here ar...read more

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    by E.M.Robinson

    Most colleges want to admit students who will be successful there. You want to get into the college where you can be successful. Being successful there entails being at ease there AND being challenged in an area of your ...read more

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    by Michael Chesbro

    Religious vs. Academic Degrees. Is there a difference between a "religious degree" and an "academic degree"? Is it important and proper that a school issuing religious and theological based degrees be accredited? A com...read more

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    by Melvin Richardson

    Are you concerned about getting into the right college? Then you may want to consider Cleveland State University. Cleveland State University is a dynamic university with a very diverse student body. Here is a university...read more

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    by Nathan H

    Getting Started Finding the right college is an important and sometimes a difficult task. It is one of the first "adult" decisions your child will make. What are some practical things you as a parent can do to assist yo...read more

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    by D Matherly

    There are several ways which you could go about choosing a college. However many times you will find that once you start at that particular school it might not be the one that is the one intended for you. When a school...read more

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    by Angel Berends

    I am a single mother and have worked ever since I have been out of high school. I worked in factories and have worked really hard. Four years ago I got injured on the job and four surgeries and four years later I have been...read more

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    by Fb Publications

    First you must know what you want from college. What are your career and academic goals. What are the best colleges for this? What about your personality and social interests? What are the best colleges? Are the...read more

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    by Allison Combs

    I am a single mother of two children who mostly has restaurant experience. Two years ago,after being "let go" because my daughter was ill, I realized I had to change my life and consequently my family's. Various people had...read more

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    by Edward Weinberger

    I entitled this article "Getting into the college that's right for you" instead of "Getting into the college of your choice" because the two are not the same thing. Furthermore, the college that turns out to be right for ...read more

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